PMD forecasts heavy rains across country from Aug 4

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Sunday of heavy monsoon rains across the country from August 4 to 7, urging citizens and tourists to exercise caution. According to the department, downpours are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, upper Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) during the period. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for August 6 and 7 […]

K-P govt rejects reports of Imran seeking Gandapur’s resignation

The office of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday issued a firm denial of reports attributing remarks to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in which the latter allegedly urged Gandapur to resign if he fails to restore peace in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). A spokesperson for the CM reaffirmed the provincial government’s allegiance to the PTI founder, […]

CSS 2026 exam schedule announced

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the schedule for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examinations 2026 through an advance public notice. According to the commission, the public notice for online applications for the MCQ-based preliminary test (MPT) will be issued on August 10, 2025, while applications for the MPT will be accepted from […]

Rawalpindi gears up for emergencies as next monsoon spell nears

All leaves for Rescue 1122 personnel in Rawalpindi have been cancelled as part of emergency preparations for the expected monsoon spell beginning August 5. Pre-deployments at key locations across the district have also been completed. The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that the sixth spell of monsoon rains is forecast to begin on […]

Pakistan, Iran set $8bn annual trade target in bid to deepen bilateral ties

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to set a target of $8 billion in annual bilateral trade, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and regional connectivity. The development came during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iranian Minister for Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, in Islamabad. Both sides agreed to […]

Pakistan, Iran set $8bn annual trade target in bid to deepen bilateral ties

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to set a target of $8 billion in annual bilateral trade, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and regional connectivity. The development came during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iranian Minister for Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, in Islamabad. Both sides agreed to […]